Well, they weren't, at first. Neither were they "with the Union". Then technically the Confederacy invaded, thus causing the Union to counter-invade. And the Pro-Confederacy Kentuckians said "That's it, we're seceding" and the pro-Union Kentuckians said "Nu-uh! You're General came in first" and the Confeds were all like "Well, Ol' Polk never could read road maps, and anyhow his favourite niece just lives over the border and he prob'ly just wanted a look-see and it wasn't like a real invasion like your guy Grant did" to which the Union guys said "Says you, we're going Union", and the farmers raising livestock and growing food wiped their eyes of tears saying "My, this war between brothers is a terrible thing, now, who's paying best prices for Cavalry horses?"

cynicalbastard,Well, they weren't, at first. Neither were they "with the Union". Then technically the Confederacy invaded, thus causing the Union to counter-invade. And the Pro-Confederacy Kentuckians said "That's it, we're seceding" and the pro-Union Kentuckians said "Nu-uh! You're General came in first" and the Confeds were all like "Well, Ol' Polk never could read road maps, and anyhow his favourite niece just lives over the border and he prob'ly just wanted a look-see and it wasn't like a real invasion like your guy Grant did" to which the Union guys said "Says you, we're going Union", and the farmers raising livestock and growing food wiped their eyes of tears saying "My, this war between brothers is a terrible thing, now, who's paying best prices for Cavalry horses?"

Enemabag Jones:cynicalbastard,Well, they weren't, at first. Neither were they "with the Union". Then technically the Confederacy invaded, thus causing the Union to counter-invade. And the Pro-Confederacy Kentuckians said "That's it, we're seceding" and the pro-Union Kentuckians said "Nu-uh! You're General came in first" and the Confeds were all like "Well, Ol' Polk never could read road maps, and anyhow his favourite niece just lives over the border and he prob'ly just wanted a look-see and it wasn't like a real invasion like your guy Grant did" to which the Union guys said "Says you, we're going Union", and the farmers raising livestock and growing food wiped their eyes of tears saying "My, this war between brothers is a terrible thing, now, who's paying best prices for Cavalry horses?"

Do you do historical standup? Because you should.

Unfortunately, for sheer hysteria, the best stand-up can't compete with real history. Especially if you have a peculiar sense of humour.

Technically not...but it was represented on that flag because there was a shadow "secessionist government" that declared secession. No one cared - other than the traitors who were desperate for legitimacy, of course..

The flag's stars represented the number of states in the Confederacy. The distance between the stars decreased as the number of states increased, reaching thirteen when the secessionist factions of Kentucky and Missouri joined in late 1861.

Amusing footnote: the "Stainless Banner," which was adopted as the national flag of the CSA, was criticized for being "too white" and too easily stained. Do those objections count as irony?

KingsleyZisou:iheartscotch: On one hand; some people consider flying The Confederate Battel Flag patriotic.

On the other hand; it represented a contengent of states that rebelled against the federal government.

/ meh; it's just a flag

And yet the NCAA is so butt hurt over it SC and MS can't host events.

/I wonder if they could sue claiming 1st amendment protection?

Haven't you been paying attention? The first amendment only applies to speech that you, personally, like. The Confederate Battle Flag is tots hate speech.

I don't personally care if someone flies The Confederate Battle Flag; but, I understand that it upsets some people. Some people see it as the ultimate symbol of racism and slavery. Other people see it as a symbol of the willingness to stand up for what you believe in.

Rapmaster2000:This year marks the 168th Tater Day full of classic cars, funnel cakes, carnival rides and a parade.

I can't decide which is more impressive; that they had a Tater Day before the Confederacy or that they had classic cars at the Tater Day before they had cars.

Ok - I will admit this...

I live in the county (although down by Kentucky Lake) and the Tater Day festivities are normally a clusterfark of Confederate flags. The one time I went to the flea market, there were Confederate flags printed on every imaginable item...even boxer shorts. Marshall County used to be devoid of any minorities and had no problem running the few that were brave enough to move into the county out with a big old cross burning in their yard (this was as late as the eighties because an old boyfriend lived there and saw one coming home one night from a party).

I make it a point to avoid Benton during Tater Day weekend because it is so classless, although I sometimes wish I could venture in to find the kettlecorn booth :(.

I can't imagine that it will stop the teenages from riding around in their pickups with their flags waving behind them, though. I also can't imagine being the parent who let's thier kid do this sort of thing...

Isn't it a little early to have a largest potato contest? Last time I checked you don't harvest potatoes in March. I'm sure you folks in warmer climates harvest them earlier than we do up here in the great white north but still March seems pretty damn early.

csb time: I had a gig with a government agency in FARK's favorite state. An agency employee who drove a red pickup with a Rebel Flag screen across the rear window was censured. It wasn't for the flag, but for her bumper sticker that read, "If You're Riding My Bumper, You Better Be Holding My Hair."

Egoy3k:Isn't it a little early to have a largest potato contest? Last time I checked you don't harvest potatoes in March. I'm sure you folks in warmer climates harvest them earlier than we do up here in the great white north but still March seems pretty damn early.

It began as a meeting where everyone brought their potato seedlings (sets, sprouts???) to town for others to come and purchase - everyone came from miles around to buy them to start their crops. Somehow it then became the town homecoming party complete with a parade and carnival...all wrapped up in the Confederate flag.